Alchemie unveils new low-emissions technology site for textile industry

Experts predict that without change to current practises the global fashion industry could produce 2.5 gigatons of emissions by 2050.

Additionally, as the world's second-largest producer of industrial waste water discharge, the textile sector directly impacts millions of individuals worldwide. Alchemie Technology said this underscores the urgent need for sustainable practices and regulatory measures within the industry.

Alchemie said its low carbon Endeavour dyeing process delivers ‘significant sustainability benefits’ compared to traditional dyeing processes, which is in line with the company’s mission to eradicate pollution from textile dyeing and finishing processes.

The Endeavour technology facilitates the transition from wet dyeing to dry processing, and is said to reduce up to 85 per cent in carbon emissions and a decrease in waste water of up to 95 per cent.

Alchemie said that a traditional jet exhaust dyeing process uses large volumes of hot water, at temperatures of up to 135 degrees, for dyeing and washing, which requires large amounts of energy generated by burning fossil fuels to create steam.